Teenage motorcyclist from Shaftesbury seriously injured after A30 crash with tractor

Police say the rider has suffered 'significant' injuries

Author: Aaron HarperPublished 23rd Jun 2023

A teenage motorcyclist from Shaftesbury been taken to hospital with significant injuries after colliding with a tractor.

Wiltshire Police say the accident happened yesterday morning at around 11:40am near Ludwell Hill, at the junction with Coronation Close in Wiltshire.

The male rider collided with a tractor that was turning onto the A30.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

The road was closed for several hours as forensic work was carried out, but has now reopened.

Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who may have dash cam are asked to contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 156 of Thursday’s date.

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